Publisher's Synopsis
The King of Honey Island is a novel written by Maurice Thompson and first published in 1896. The story takes place in the American South, specifically in the Louisiana bayou. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Felix, who lives on Honey Island with his mother and father. Felix is a skilled hunter and fisherman, and spends most of his time in the wilderness.One day, Felix discovers a large alligator in the swamp, which he decides to hunt. However, the alligator proves to be too powerful for Felix, and he is forced to retreat. Later, Felix meets an old man named Captain Joe, who tells him about a legendary alligator known as the King of Honey Island. According to Captain Joe, the King of Honey Island is the largest and most powerful alligator in the swamp, and has never been caught.Felix becomes obsessed with hunting the King of Honey Island, and sets out on a dangerous journey to find him. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of Cajun fishermen and a mysterious woman named Marie. Eventually, Felix comes face-to-face with the King of Honey Island, and must use all of his hunting skills to try and capture him.The King of Honey Island is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the power of nature. It is a classic example of American literature from the turn of the 20th century, and is still widely read and enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
